College Diploma - Early Childhood Education (1201)

The College Diploma - Early Childhood Education at Centennial College's Ashtonbee campus in Toronto is a two-year college diploma that gives you a practical, career-focused education in this field.

You will prepare to educate and care for young children — child development, play-based curriculum, health and safety, inclusion and family engagement — with extensive placements in licensed settings. Graduates are eligible to register as an RECE in Ontario, and early childhood education features in IRCC's PGWP-aligned categories. Demand for RECEs across the GTA is strong and sustained.

Delivered at Centennial College's Ashtonbee campus in Toronto. This field aligns with the priority categories in Canada's post-2024 PGWP rules, so graduates may qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit; confirm the program's CIP code on Centennial's official PGWP-Aligned list, as the final decision rests with IRCC.

Graduates are well placed for roles such as Registered Early Childhood Educator, Childcare Centre Educator and Preschool/Kindergarten Assistant, gaining hands-on skills and real Canadian experience in Toronto's large job market.

Beyond technical learning, you will build the communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills that transfer across careers and support long-term success in Canada and beyond.

Studying at Ontario's first public college — one of Canada's most multicultural campuses, with automatic entrance scholarships of up to $5,000 for eligible new international students — you get supportive services and a welcoming community.